Police arrest Medford man for soliciting a minor over the Internet

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Apr 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM

A Medford man is under arrest this week following a search of his home by Mansfield and Medford police.Detectives from the Mansfield Police Department, assisted by Medford detectives, executed a search warrant at 21 Vista Ave., Medford, last week.Peter Campobasso, 30, was arrested and charged with posing or exhibiting a child in the state of nudity or sexual conduct.The arrest is a result of a two-week investigation into Campobasso’s activities involving a 12-year-old Mansfield girl.Detective’s allege Campobasso was soliciting and encouraging the young girl to send nude photos of herself in return for cash and gifts.Detective’s are currently looking into the possibility that more children have been victimized. Campobasso is believed to have befriended many young girls in the Mansfield/Attleboro area via Facebook and Social Media.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mansfield Police Department Detective Division at 508-261-7300.